Board of Directors

Portland, ME

I graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2012 with my BSN. I have been an oncology RN since 2012, with experience spanning inpatient oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, infusion nursing, nurse navigation, and nurse leadership. In 2024, I earned my MSN from the University of Southern Maine with a focus in Nursing Leadership & Management. In 2025, I transitioned into my current role as an oncology nurse educator, supporting nurses across New England and Upstate New York. I am deeply passionate about oncology nursing education and empowering fellow nurses through continuous learning and development.

As a member of the ONCC Board of Directors, I’m honored to contribute to the organization’s legacy of integrity and excellence. I am committed to inspiring the next generation of oncology nurses—encouraging lifelong learning, innovation, and advocacy across all backgrounds and communities.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter. We enjoy spending time golfing, boating during the summer, cheering on the Boston Bruins & New England Patriots, attending country concerts, and getting lost in a good book.

Des Moines, IA

I have been an oncology nurse my entire 41 - year career of being a nurse. I started on the adult oncology unit and then transferred to Blank Children’s Hospital’s pediatric oncology unit, working both the inpatient and clinic side of things. When I got married, I relocated to the University of Iowa’s Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. I have worked as an oncology infusion nurse, a radiation therapy center/gamma knife nurse, and in a center for breast health while pursuing my Masters in Health Care Administration. I served on the OCN ILNA Development Committee in the years preceding the COVID pandemic and developed some lifelong relationships with that team. In the last 22 years I have been in leadership as a unit director/manager of an inpatient adult medical oncology unit. Working with teams and encouraging their professional growth to include becoming certified has been one of the most rewarding roles in this job. We wish no one to have to walk through our doors, but admit our lives are blessed daily by those who cross our paths. They remind us what is important in life, and to cherish relationships with those important to us. Becoming a member of the ONCC board of directors has been a bucket filler to say the least, and I look forward to the work we will accomplish. It is truly humbling to be at the table making decisions that I know will impact the care our nurses provide and the outcomes of those we have been called to serve. Outside of work I can be found gardening and canning, baking and cooking in my kitchen, golfing, playing my trumpet for church, always have a book I am reading, attending sporting events of family members, and time with my 2 grown sons, daughter-in-law and family. 

Cleveland, OH

I have been an oncology nurse for over 33 years and practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at UH Seidman Cancer Center and am also a part time lecturer for Case Western University’s SON both in Cleveland, Ohio. I began my oncology career as a nurse’s aid on an oncology floor during nursing school, then upon graduation became a BMT nurse, then moved to the ambulatory world of oncology care and have had the privilege to hold different roles. While caring for oncology patients and their families was foundational to my career, my true passion has become educating and supporting nurses with their continuous learning, growth, and development. I hold serious our ethical obligation to be a lifelong learners and love bringing that passion to others in our field. I have held an oncology certification for over 22 years and enjoy mentoring other nurses to pursue and achieve their ONCC certifications. Besides education, my interests in oncology care center around palliative care/EOL and communication skills. When I am not busy at work, I love to read books, watch/play sports, walk in nature, and spend time with my husband and our 4 children.

Houston, Texas

I was a nursing assistant for 18 years before becoming a nurse in 2015 through an online degree program. My nursing career started in Radiation Oncology. I transitioned to the Oncology Nurse Navigator role in 2021. Outside of work I volunteer for my church's health ministry and work in the community to address cancer health disparities among African Americans. I served as Treasurer for the Houston Chapter Oncology Nursing Society and begin my term as President in 2023. My ONCC certification shows my patients that I am dedicated to providing the best care possible by continuously receiving education, testing, and training in oncology.

Kansas City, MO

I have been a nurse for 28 years and a nurse practitioner for 24. I was inspired to go into oncology when I watched my grandfather slowly die from lung cancer in the 80's and there was basically nothing that could be done. I then read Peggy Anderson's book, "Children's Hospital" and knew pediatric oncology was what I wanted to do. I have had the opportunity to work in many hospitals throughout the country as a RN and then as an NP in oncology (inpatient care, hospitalist, emergency, and now outpatient pediatrics). The changes I have seen throughout pediatric oncology are just astounding. Cancer does not discriminate, and it is our job to provide equitable, compassionate care and treasure the opportunities to care for all families from all over the world. When I am not working, I teach FNP/ANP/PNP students at the local university and work with our local street medicine program. I am also a nurse consultant for a pediatric oncology program in Cambodia. For fun, I hang out with my dogs, train for triathlons, and enjoy my downtime. 

Wilmington, DE

This year marks my 40th anniversary as a nurse. After spending the first 15 years in a variety of nursing roles, I found my true calling in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing as a bedside nurse on the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Nemours Children’s Hospital. From that moment, I knew this was the specialty to which I would dedicate my career.

I am proud to be a nurse and am inspired daily by the resilience of the patients and families we serve, and by the power of interprofessional collaboration to care for them during life’s most challenging moments. While I once envisioned remaining at the bedside, I came to recognize the broader impact I could make through nursing leadership. In my role as Enterprise Senior Director of Nursing for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Nemours Children’s Health, I lead efforts to optimize care delivery, improve quality and patient outcomes, and cultivate professional growth.

I am honored to serve on the ONCC Board and currently serve as Secretary on the Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses’ (APHON’s) Board of Directors. I am passionate about fostering nursing engagement in professional organizations. I value lifelong learning and board certification as essential to professional excellence and am committed to helping others realize their potential and shape their own career destiny.

I am a proud mother to my two sons, their incredible wives, and 5 beautiful grandchildren. They bring so much joy to my life!

Winston-Salem, NC

I have been an oncology nurse for over 27 years, beginning in an acute care leukemia and bone marrow transplant unit. Today, I serve as a program director for nursing excellence initiatives while continuing to provide direct patient care on a transplant and cellular therapy unit—roles that allow me to lead system-level change while staying grounded in the patient experience.

In 2007, my mother’s cancer diagnosis led to a 3.5-year journey that gave me a deeply personal understanding of the challenges faced by patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams. That experience continues to shape my approach to care and advocacy.  To me, certification is a reflection of my commitment to excellence in oncology nursing. My career has spanned rural oncology clinics and academic medical centers, each reinforcing my belief in certification’s power to validate expertise, elevate care, and empower nurses to lead with confidence.

Beyond my professional roles and ONCC Board service, I’m deeply committed to local advocacy efforts that promote health equity and access. Outside of work, I enjoy family time, hiking, running, and recently picked up golfing—a fun way to challenge myself and connect with others.

Suffern, NY

I began my oncology nursing career in 2011 on an oncology and radiation unit at Duke University Hospital after graduating from Duke University School of Nursing. What began at the bedside caring for patients through some of the most difficult moments of their lives grew into a career that has spanned inpatient oncology, ambulatory infusion, phase I clinical trials, gynecologic oncology, advanced practice nursing, and oncology leadership. I earned my MSN from Yale University and my DNP from University of Connecticut.

I currently serve as Assistant Vice President of Cancer Services for Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in New York, where I provide leadership across a multi-hospital oncology service line. Prior to this role, I held progressive oncology leadership positions within WMCHealth and practiced as an oncology nurse practitioner at Smilow Cancer Hospital and UConn Health Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center.

I remain deeply passionate about the human side of oncology care, the experience patients have while navigating cancer, and the responsibility of delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. I am also an active contributor to oncology nursing education and content development, with a focus on elevating the visibility, voice, and impact of oncology nursing practice.

Arlington, VA

While I am not an oncology nurse, I have spent over two decades working in health care policy and advocacy, representing the interests of patient advocacy organizations, nursing, and pharmacy organizations (including the Oncology Nursing Society), and coalitions in the cancer space. As the Public Member on the ONCC Board of Directors, I look forward to providing a new perspective to the board and will be able to view topics through a different lens. Through my own personal experience as a cancer caregiver, I have developed an appreciation and support of having certified oncology nurses. With the ever-evolving cancer landscape, ongoing education and certification for oncology nurses is critically important for health and safety of cancer patients. I also currently serve on the Board of Directors for the Martin Truex Jr Foundation, founded by NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr, focusing on ovarian and pediatric cancer. When not working, you can find me on the sidelines of the soccer field with my two teenage daughters, spending time with my young son, and traveling with my wife.

Long Beach, CA

While I am not an oncology nurse, I have been an RN for 40 years.  For 38 years, I worked adult ICU nursing (at least part time) and became a full-time faculty member in 1998, but I couldn’t stop getting my ICU fix!  Currently, I am a Professor and the Director of the School of Nursing at California State University Long Beach.  I have extensive experience in item writing and test development.  Regrettably, I have had many opportunities to provide care to family members with many types of cancer (breast, prostate, pancreatic, etc) and have truly appreciated the knowledge and expertise needed by oncology nurses.  I served as the President of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses in 2001-2002 and served on the AACN Certification Corporation board as well.  I also currently serve on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. 

Chief Executive Officer
Oncology Nursing Society
Pittsburgh, PA

Executive Director
ONCC
Concord Twp, OH

I have been in association management (including certification and professional development programming) for more than 30 years. Since joining ONCC in 2019, I have enjoyed learning about the important work and critical role oncology nurses play in the care of patients with cancer. I strive to keep ONCC’s programs current and relevant to your professional performance and to maintain the highest standards for the service we provide to our applicants, candidates, and certified nurses. Outside of work, I enjoy gardening (flowers versus vegetables), theater, and movies.